As we finished up our Yorke Peninsula checking it was time to check off a few more sites in the Mid North Region of the state before hitting the Eyre Peninsula. Predominantly an agricultural region there a still campsites here that are well worth considering for their scenic beauty and relaxation if the coast becomes... Continue Reading →
Welcome to part 1 of our Time to reminisce South Australia Expedition. Grab a cuppa and strap yourselves in for a whirlwind trip of part of this magical state. Way back in December 2008 we were asked by Boiling Billy Publications to assist in doing some field research updating their popular Camping Guide Book Series.... Continue Reading →
Welcome to this weeks edition of Waterfall Wednesday and Hump Day Huts. Today we thought we would take our inspiration from the beautiful and stunning Pilbara Region of Western Australia, our favourite region in the west. A gem of this unique area is what has to be our all time favourite destination in the country, Karijini National... Continue Reading →
After our day on Rottnest Island we had a couple more nights in the city of Perth even enjoying a local production of the popular musical Cats on our final night here. With our time in the west coming to a close we pointed the trusty hilux east for the long journey home. Note to... Continue Reading →
Basing ourselves in Carnarvon for a couple nights we decided to explore north up the coast visiting Quobba Blowholes and Quobba Point before venturing further north along an outstanding coastal drive, albeit rough in places to Quobba Station and Red Cliffs. Although the famous blowholes were not "blowing" for us this turned out to be... Continue Reading →
Back on the road we ventured south east along the increasingly busy Northern Highway pulling into the picturesque Opthalmia Dam located off the road to Marble Bar for a barbecue lunch. A top bird watching spot we only wished we had more time to spend here and tick a few more off the list but... Continue Reading →
Having explored the Pilbara coast it was time to head inland and see what the interior of the Pilbara had to offer. To say we were impressed would be an understatement. If the Pilbara in Western Australia isn't on your radar or bucket list then it should be. After leaving Port Hedland and the coast... Continue Reading →
Welcome to this weeks instalment of Waterfall Wednesday and Hump Day Huts. This week for our Waterfall we take a look at Tjaynera (Sandy Creek) Falls in Litchfield National Park up in the amazing Northern Territory. Located in the more remote southern section of the park and accessed along the 4WD only Reynolds River Track... Continue Reading →
Departing Exmouth we took in several sights on the journey back out to the North West Coastal Highway. First diversion not far out of town we took a right turn and were soon meandering over vivid red and green hills with the stunning azure waters of Exmouth Gulf as our backdrop. Negotiating the range along... Continue Reading →
Arriving in the big smoke of Perth after almost two weeks on the road it was time to indulge a bit staying at the Mercure Hotel in the city. Here for only a few days we hit the ground running to check out some of the local sights, although we would be returning to Perth... Continue Reading →
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